The Invisalign process is designed to be straightforward and comfortable, helping you achieve a conufb01dent smile with minimal disruption to your daily life.

• Step 1: Your Consultation and Custom Plan

It all begins with a consultation with our team. We’ll perform a thorough examination and take a precise 3D digital scan of your teeth. This digital scan helps us map out a treatment plan tailored speciufb01cally for your smile.

• Step 2: Custom Clear Aligners

After your assessment, we’ll create a series of custom aligners made just for you. These aligners are crafted from smooth, ufb02exible, BPA-free plastic that ufb01ts snugly to your teeth, ensuring comfort whilethey work their magic.

• Step 3: Wearing Your Aligners

You will wear each set of invisible aligners for about two weeks and only remove them when you are eating and drinking. For the Invisalign treatment to be effective, you must wear the aligners as often as possible, or about 22 hours out of each day. About every two weeks, you’ll advance to the next aligner. As you replace each aligner, your teeth will slowly shift until they have straightened to the ufb01nal desired position.

• Step 4: Monitoring Progress and Seeing Results

Throughout your treatment, we’ll check in with you regularly to monitor your progress and provide guidance on caring for your aligners. Many patients start noticing changes in just a few weeks, and depending on your individual case, treatment could be completed in as little as six months.

By following these steps and wearing your aligners as directed, you’ll be well on your way to a straighter, healthier smile-without the hassle of brackets and wires.

Total treatment time averages 11 months. The average number of aligners worn during treatment is usually between 18 and 30. This, of course, will vary from case to case, depending on the severity of your teeth misalignment. You will visit us throughout your treatment so that we can monitor your progress and provide more accurate time estimates for your treatment.

There are several different pros and cons to each orthodontic treatment solution. While Invisalign allows you to maintain your aesthetic appearance while undergoing treatment, they also require willpower from the patient. You must hold yourself accountable for wearing them as often as possible, even though they are removable. With traditional braces, you must be careful with what you eat or drink to avoid damaging the braces. However, traditional braces are the most effective treatment option for our most severe orthodontic cases. We may suggest that you get them if we determine that you do not qualify for the Invisalign treatment.

Your aligners stay in for about 22 hours a day. The only times you should remove your aligners are when you’re eating, drinking something that’s not water, or performing your oral healthcare routine. If you do not wear them long enough each day, your treatment will take longer to accomplish ideal results.

Don’t drink anything other than water with your aligners in. Acidic drinks damage the material, while drinks like coffee and tea will stain it. Don’t consume food with your aligners in, either. Food damages or scratches up the aligners, and they may not work as effectively.

Many patients try to “cheat” on their treatment. When you change your aligners, you experience some soreness or discomfort for a few days. Your teeth get used to the new position and you don’t feel the discomfort anymore. However, this is not a sign for you to change your aligners. If you change them too early, your teeth shift and become loose. You must wear the aligners for the right amount of time, at minimum, before changing.

Some patients report that they have a lisp when they first start Invisalign treatment. It does take time to get used to your new aligners. However, if you notice a lisp, it’s likely that it’s only noticeable to you. It’s very minimal and goes away after a few days.

In most cases, yes. Without a retainer, you’ll experience an orthodontic relapse. If you want to keep your teeth in the ideal position, Invisalign puts them in. Wearing your retainer keeps your teeth in the correct position.

The cost of Invisalign® treatment varies from patient to patient. Several factors come into play, including the complexity of your case, the total length of treatment, and how many aligners you’ll need to achieve your desired results. On average, you can expect Invisalign® to cost between $4,000 and $7,000. In many cases, dental insurance plans—such as Delta Dental, CareFirst, or MetLife—may cover a part of the cost, similar to how they help with traditional braces. To help make your new smile more affordable, most dental practices offer flexible payment plans and financing options so you can fit treatment comfortably into your budget. We’ll discuss the costs and your payment options openly with you at your initial consultation, so you’ll have a clear understanding before you begin.